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Most Hawaii Schools Have Gardens — But Few Kids Can Eat What They Grow Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Most Hawaii Schools Have Gardens — But Few Kids Can Eat What They Grow

A state program that helped schools meet food safety standards ended during the pandemic and it can be daunting for campuses to tackle the requirements on their own.

Settlements Recommended For Honolulu Liquor Commission And Police Lawsuits Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Settlements Recommended For Honolulu Liquor Commission And Police Lawsuits

The City Council still needs to approve the $670,000 settlement over a lawsuit against the liquor commission and $150,000 for the family of a girl who was arrested.

After-School Clubs Are Helping Kids Steer Clear Of Violence In West Oahu Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

After-School Clubs Are Helping Kids Steer Clear Of Violence In West Oahu

Sports and extracurricular activities can help kids build a sense of community pride — and show them a better life is possible.

State Thinks Its Multimillion-Dollar Food Hub Is Finally Happening David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

State Thinks Its Multimillion-Dollar Food Hub Is Finally Happening

The Whitmore Village facility will include specialized ag equipment and DOE’s centralized kitchen.

Some Hawaii Schools Ban Cell Phones In Class. Should More Follow? Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Some Hawaii Schools Ban Cell Phones In Class. Should More Follow?

Educators are concerned about the impact of cell phones on academics and student mental health but struggle to limit their use.

Test Scores For Hawaii Students Show Little Progress Despite Major Funding Boost Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Test Scores For Hawaii Students Show Little Progress Despite Major Funding Boost

The state has received over half a billion dollars in pandemic support, but there’s been no tracking of which investments and programs have actually improved student learning.

Hawaii DOE Continues Its Search For An Elementary School Campus In Lahaina Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaii DOE Continues Its Search For An Elementary School Campus In Lahaina

School leaders said it’s not possible to return the school to its original location in Lahaina town because of limited space.

More Hawaii Schools Are Offering Computer Science — But Are All Students Benefiting? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

More Hawaii Schools Are Offering Computer Science — But Are All Students Benefiting?

Hawaii has a mandate that all schools offer computer science classes by the 2024-25 school year, but the quality and accessibility of these courses remains unclear.

Lee Cataluna: Debate Team Is Cool Again (If It Ever Was) David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Lee Cataluna: Debate Team Is Cool Again (If It Ever Was)

It could be that America’s future was decided by the last two presidential debates. So sign up your kid and find them a suit.

High School Surfing Is A Thing In Hawaii, But Not As Much As You Might Think David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

High School Surfing Is A Thing In Hawaii, But Not As Much As You Might Think

Schools have struggled to start official teams with limited funding and no recognition from local athletic leagues.